Edmund Hillary was born on the 20th of July 1919 in Aukland New Zeelend. he was educated at tuaku primary school, finishing two years early, and then attended Aukland Grammer school. Although he did well in primary school possibly due to the 2 hour train ride each way to school. He became interested in climbing after a school trip to mount Ruapehu.
First trip to Everest was in 1951as part the reconnaissance expiation led by Eric Shipman. Before joining the succesful attempt led by the British in 1953. in 1952 he was part of the British team led by Eric Shipman wich attempted to climb Cho-Oyo.
First trip to Everest was in 1951as part the reconnaissance expiation led by Eric Shipman. Before joining the succesful attempt led by the British in 1953. in 1952 he was part of the British team led by Eric Shipman wich attempted to climb Cho-Oyo.